CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Preview
Back in March, both clubs met at Chase Stadium where Montreal shocked the home crowd with a 3-2 win. This weekend, equipped with a full force of some key players, Miami looks for revenge at Stade Saputo.
The Miami side intends to keep their positive form in the league, topping the table with 24 points and scoring the most goals with 32. On the other hand, the home team are struggling with three games having gone without a win.
CF Montreal vs Inter Team News
CF Montreal
The struggles continued as CF Montreal reached a double-digit game mark under Laurent Courtois this season. They are stranded 11th on the table at the moment, collecting only three wins in 10 games which is not a good sign for The CFM.
The unpleasant forms are not happening without a reason. Montreal lost some of their key players during the first six league games this season with Matías Cóccaro, Josef Martínez, Kwadwo Opoku and Dominic Ianko were injured. Courtois has a tough job ahead to lift the team’s morale for the rest of the season.
Inter Miami
Lionel Messi is set to bring his magic to Canada when Inter Miami visits CF Montreal at Stade Saputo. The Argentinian is currently leading the MLS’ goal contributions with 10 goals and 12 assists so far. In the latest game against NY Red Bulls at home, Messi set a record for most assists (5 ) in a single game.
Messi provided passes that led to goals for Matias Rojas twice and for Luis Suarez three times. He himself scored one goal in that game, making him also break a record for most goal contributions (6) in a single game.
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Predicted Lineups
CF Montreal
Some of the players’ fitness were questioned prior to the match with Lassi Lappalainen suffering a minor injury. Nathan Dylan-Saliba had an issue with his hip, while Grayson Doody has been dealing with a knee problem.
Predicted XI: Jonathan Sirois, George Campbell, Joel Waterman, Joaquín Sosa, Ruan Gregório Teixeira, Samuel Piette, Mathieu Choinière, Raheem Edwards, Bryce Duke, Ariel Lassiter, Mason Toye. .
Inter Miami
Jordi Alba might be the only well-known name to miss the game due to a hamstring strain. The likes of Diego Gomez (ankle), Federico Redondo (LCL), and Robbie Robinson (knee) will spend more time rehabbing their own issues in the next few days.
Predicted XI: Drake Callender, Marcelo Weigandt, Tomás Avilés, Nicolás Freire, . Franco Negri, Julian Gressel, Sergio Busquets, David Ruiz, Robert Taylor, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez.
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Head-to-head
Historically, the Canadian side won more games than Miami. But with the latest situation on the opposite side, winning would be something big to achieve with the presence of some of the most notable names in the football world.
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami in the Last 5 Meetings
- 10 March 2024: Inter Miami 2-3 CF Montreal (MLS)
- 28 May 2023: CF Montreal 1-0 Inter Miami (MLS)
- 26 February 2023: Inter Miami 2-0 CF Montreal (MLS)
- 9 October 2022: Inter Miami 1-3 (MLS)
- 7 August 2022: CF Montreal 2-2 Inter Miami (MLS)
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Prediction
Relying on positive records is not enough when it comes to playing Lionel Messi. CF Montreal could face a tough game despite playing at their own ground, Stade Saputo. With Miami’s current form, the scenario might go in their favour to secure their fate in the play-off stage.
Prediction: CF Montreal 1-3 Inter Miami
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Betting Tips
Betting Tips:
- Both teams to score: Yes
- Over 2.5 goals: Yes
Odds:
- Montreal: 51.00
- Draw: 3.60
- Miami: 3.01
CF Montreal vs Inter Miami Timing and Telecast
- Saputo Stadium – 11 May 2024 – 19.00 PM
- India: MLS Season Pass
- UK: MLS Season Pass
- US: Apple TV
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